Diablo at BlizzCon 2018 - More Projects to be Revealed After BlizzCon

Blizzard, over at their Diablo site, has shared some more information about what is to be expected about Diablo at BlizzCon. In August, Diablo Community Manager Nevalistis announced that multiple Diablo projects are to be expected through the next months. \r\rThe August post had sent the hype from Diablo fans through the roof, with players speculating Diablo 4 was on the way. With a small demo area on the BlizzCon floorplan hinting that there will not be a huge Diablo reveal, players began to temper their expectations. This post is to basically tell that although some projects will be announced at BlizzCon, there will be more coming after the event.\r\rOne of the Diablo projects already revealed is Diablo III: The Eternal Collection, a Diablo III port to the Nintendo Switch. The Eternal Collection will be released on November 2nd, the first day of BlizzCon.\r\r\r\r\rBlizzCon 2018 is almost here and we\u2019ve seen a lot of rumors flying around about our plans for Diablo at the show. These are very exciting times\u2014we currently have multiple teams working on different Diablo projects and we can\u2019t wait to tell you all about them . . . when the time is right.\r\rWe know what many of you are hoping for and we can only say that \u201cgood things come to those who wait,\u201d but evil things often take longer. We appreciate your patience as our teams work tirelessly to create nightmarish experiences worthy of the Lord of Terror.\r\rWhile we won\u2019t be ready to announce all of our projects, we do intend to share some Diablo-related news with you at the show.\r\rNovember 2 will be an especially diabolical date\u2014not only is it the first day of BlizzCon, it\u2019s also when Diablo III arrives on the Nintendo Switch. If you\u2019re planning to pick up the game (the digital download will be available starting at midnight on launch day) and are joining us in Anaheim, be sure to bring your console. We\u2019d love to slay some demons with you on the show floor.\r\rAgain, we want to thank you for your patience and support. We are eternally grateful to you and the millions of other Diablo fans around the world whose passion for this franchise inspires us and keeps our fires burning.\r\rWe\u2019ll see you in hell . . . and at BlizzCon!\r\r\rNew additions at BlizzCon 2018 besides the Demo area is the Horadric Retreat, a Diablo themed area next to the Mythic Stage, the main stage at BlizzCon. The BlizzCon 2018 Schedule also mention two Diablo panels, a "What's Next" panel and a General Q&A panel. \r\rDiablo's What's Next panel will happen shortly after the opening ceremony. The time slot right after the opening ceremony is generally reserved for the biggest announcements of BlizzCon. Even though Diablo III had significant news last year with the announcement of the Necromancer class, the franchise didn't get a What's Next panel.\r\r\rDid you enjoy this news article? Receive instant notifications when the latest news is published through the Wowhead Discord Webhook and join the community with Wowhead's Discord Server, Twitter, and Facebook.

Commentaire de Thunderbelly

Commentaire de munga23

Real classy blizz. Hype everyone up about diablo, sell more tickets right after... and then pull a dont get too hyped guys... ggwp

Commentaire de Decila

on 2018-10-17T23:47:09-05:00

Ooooh!I smell a merger or possible Diablo mmorpg?:D\r\rWell, Torchlight is going in that direction, and the second panel is "Diablo: World and Q&A". An MMO-lite setup, with most of the active gameplay instanced to you\/your group but with a shared overworld you can run into people and talk to them in could be good. Even just seeing other people in town could really help it feel less lonely if it's going to be online-only.

Commentaire de Grumar

on 2018-10-17T23:50:24-05:00

It's gonna be a battle royal.

Commentaire de Decila

on 2018-10-17T23:53:36-05:00

Real classy blizz. Hype everyone up about diablo, sell more tickets right after... and then pull a dont get too hyped guys... ggwp\r\rThey've always got to flex the brakes on the hype train a bit, or the whole thing derails. Even with a D4 announcement, nothing was going to be playable (not enough demo space on the floor) and it was going to be a long time before the game actually launched, or put out a beta\/preview. And that's still consistent with their messaging here: something good is coming, but it's coming slowly so we get it right.\r\rMostly, it's good to know that there will be announcements afterwards too - probably involving collaborative projects. There's some talk about a Netflix animated series and a comic mini-series, which Blizz can't completely control the timing on, and there may be more.

Commentaire de Jimbrooks

on 2018-10-17T23:56:49-05:00

a diablo-style hearthstone? lel

Commentaire de Decila

on 2018-10-17T23:57:57-05:00

a diablo-style hearthstone? lel\r\rYou joke, but a mobile game is pretty high on the list of what the other projects might be.

Commentaire de Thunderbelly

on 2018-10-18T00:01:35-05:00

Ooooh!I smell a merger or possible Diablo mmorpg?:D\r\rWell, Torchlight is going in that direction, and the second panel is "Diablo: World and Q&A". An MMO-lite setup, with most of the active gameplay instanced to you\/your group but with a shared overworld you can run into people and talk to them in could be good. Even just seeing other people in town could really help it feel less lonely if it's going to be online-only.\r\rWorth trying I suppose if you can run into other gamers. :)

Commentaire de Alucardoman

on 2018-10-18T00:05:34-05:00

I think its just a new Expansion for Diablo 3 \u2026.?

Commentaire de DerSquirrel

on 2018-10-18T00:08:41-05:00

It's gonna be a battle royal.\r\rThere's a lot of ways that could make sense, lore wise

Commentaire de Kapax89

on 2018-10-18T00:12:56-05:00

Diablo MMO...

Commentaire de mzing99

on 2018-10-18T00:16:23-05:00

It's a post to lower our expectations. Bummer, the whole thing is designed to promote the 3rd re-release of D3.

Commentaire de Xytal

on 2018-10-18T00:18:46-05:00

I think its a new Expansion for Diablo 3 \u2026.?\r\rThis has been my feeling all along. Just a really really huge expansion. Honestly wouldn\u2019t see the point in a Diablo 4... but that\u2019s just me.

Commentaire de Weper

Commentaire de PveManno

So GamesCon or when would this be announced? D2 remastered, D3 expac, D4 only things I think it will even be. DIablo MMORPG would be a pipe dream D:

Commentaire de Decila

on 2018-10-18T01:06:17-05:00

So GamesCon or when would this be announced? D2 remastered, D3 expac, D4 only things I think it will even be. DIablo MMORPG would be a pipe dream D:\r\rTurn-based mobile RPG in the Sanctuary universe is a definite possibility. Fate: Grand Order is raking it in right now, and they could bring similar mechanics to a different audience with the Diablo aesthetic. Not sure it'd work, but Activision would probably love them to try.\r\rThey're doing *something* on a modern PC engine, because they've been recruiting devs for an "unannounced title in the Diablo universe" with experience with modern programming languages and 3D graphics tools.\r\rD1\/D2 remaster are always a possibility, and now they have full support for the big 3 console makers and Sony's backing down on crossplay, they might even look at porting a future remaster. Inventory management would be fiddly, though, so that could just be hoping.\r\rThere's also always the route Warhammer took with games like Inquisitor and Vermintide, of just jumping genres completely and making a survival game or a FPS where you play a demon hunter or basically anything that uses the Diablo IP without trying to be a main-series game.

Commentaire de Dawnfyre

on 2018-10-18T01:11:52-05:00

I believe that it could be a Dark Souls-esque action RPG(less Hardcore than Souls probably tho). It would totally fit the Diablo universe and is something Blizzard never done (and Blizz are known for taking and refining ideas).

Commentaire de CSomnium

on 2018-10-18T01:15:04-05:00

D1\/2 remastered or a Diablo mobile game for sure. I wouldn't expect a full expansion. Maybe a new class or something. D4 is definitely a long shot, let alone another MMORPG. Blizz won't be doing another MMO. Just not going to happen. If we're calling long shots, why not a Diablo RTS? I just don't expect happy surprises from Blizzard anymore. On the rare occasions that they do surprise me it always comes with a catch.

Commentaire de xo922

on 2018-10-18T01:34:00-05:00

@Decila

They're doing *something* on a modern PC engine, because they've been recruiting devs for an "unannounced title in the Diablo universe" with experience with modern programming languages and 3D graphics tools.

this is a true statement a good friend of mine received an e-mail from a recruiter about a position dealing with 3D graphic art rendering

Commentaire de SulkyPharoah

on 2018-10-18T01:36:03-05:00

Diablo 4 would never happen. If it did, Blizzard would be listening and fixing most of the issues on BFA including Shadow Priest. All faith goes well into Diablo MMO. Don't want Lost Ark community to laugh at us.